Jane Taylor Quotes

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Though man a thinking being is defined,
Few use the grand prerogative of mind.
How few think justly of the thinking few!
How many never think, who think they do!

Jane Taylor

Tender hearts as well were hearts of stone,
If what they feel is for themselves alone.

Jane Taylor

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky!

Jane Taylor

I find that self-denial is painful for a moment, but very agreeable in the end.

Jane Taylor

I like little pussy, her coat is so warm;
And if I don't hurt her she'll do me no harm.

Jane Taylor

Oh that it were my chief delight
To do the things I ought!
Then let me try with all my might
To mind what I am taught.

Jane Taylor

I thank the goodness and the grace
Which on my birth have smiled,
And made me in these Christian days,
A happy English child.

Jane Taylor

Far from mortal cares retreating,
Sordid hopes and vain desires,
Here, our willing footsteps meeting,
Every heart to heaven aspires.

Jane Taylor

Jane Taylor

Jane Taylor

Born: September 23, 1783

Died: April 13, 1824 (aged 40)

Bio: Jane Taylor was an English poet and novelist. She wrote the words to the song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star".

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